Snowrow Festival Draws 16,000 Before Winds Force Early Closure in Andorra

The third edition of the Snowrow festival, organised by elrow with Grandvalira and Brunch Electronik, drew more than 16,000 attendees across three days in the Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa sectors of the Grandvalira ski resort before gale-force winds forced its early closure on Sunday.

Strong winds sweeping across Andorra, particularly in Pas de la Casa, prompted the cancellation of all Sunday activities, bringing the event to an abrupt end. Friday and Saturday served as the main days, with the festival transforming the ski domain into an immersive park blending electronic music, snow sports, pop-up shows, games, competitions, animations, and family activities. Highlights included elrow's signature "pink cathedral" stage and Brunch Electronik's tent, each drawing over 6,000 people daily, plus the daytime Brownx stage for skiers. More than 20 international DJs performed, featuring headliners such as Luciano, Marco Faraone, Mind Against, Âme, Carl Craig, Nic Fanciulli, Dombresky, and Dan Shake, along with emerging talents Manda Moor and Elkka, and elrow regulars De la Swing, Toni Varga, and Bastian Bux. Family zones like elrow Kids added broader appeal.

The event marked a return after a one-year hiatus, building on prior editions in 2023 and 2024 that attracted over 8,000 combined. Attendees were predominantly Spanish (77%), followed by Andorrans (7.3%), French (3.5%), British (1.5%), and 2% from non-European nations including Argentina and the United States.

Elrow CEO Juan Arnau praised the success, noting close coordination with partners and abundant March snow that elevated the experience. He highlighted strong local turnout, adding that Andorran support made the festival especially gratifying.

Police deployed nearly all officers, including those on leave, to manage Snowrow alongside the concurrent Maricongada event, with focus on peak afternoon and evening hours. From Saturday to Sunday, about 60 individuals—many linked to the festivals—were processed at the Batllia for drug possession, typically small amounts of cocaine or synthetic substances, or alcohol-related offences. An official police report is expected on Monday.